Wolf Badge for Cub Scouts (2024 Preview)

This for the 2024 program year Cub Scout updates. This is a preview and is not official information yet. This new program takes effect on June 1, 2024. See more details about the overall program updates here.

The Wolf badge is a second-grade program in Cub Scouts. It’s designed for 8-year-olds and offers a mix of activities that are both fun and educational. In this program, Wolf Cub Scouts learn about the outdoors, staying healthy, being a good citizen, and keeping safe. There are Core Adventures and Elective Adventures, so every Cub can find something they enjoy and learn new skills along the way.

In the Core Adventures, Wolf Cubs tackle topics like character and leadership through the new Bobcat adventure. They also explore nature in Paws on the Path, get moving with Running with the Pack, and learn about being part of a community in Council Fire. Safety in Numbers teaches them about personal safety, and Footsteps focuses on the importance of family and showing respect. These adventures help Cubs grow in confidence and learn important lessons for life.

The Elective Adventures offer even more choices. Cubs can get into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with adventures like Air of the Wolf and Computing Wolves. They can also learn about the past in Digging in the Past, take care of their health with Germs Alive!, and enjoy the water with Spirit of the Water. New adventures like A Wolf Goes Fishing and Paws for Water introduce Cubs to fishing and water conservation. There are also fun activities like archery and BB guns.

Overall, the Wolf badge program is about trying new things, making friends, and having a great time learning. Wolf Cubs earn badges as they complete adventures, which helps them feel proud of what they’ve achieved. This program is a big step for Cubs as they grow, learn, and get ready for more scouting adventures.

Wolf Cub Scout Requirements

1. Complete the 6 required Wolf adventures: 

2. In addition to the 6 required adventures listed previously, complete at least 2 Wolf elective adventures of your den’s or family’s choosing.

Wolf Cub Scout Required Adventures

Bobcat Adventure

The Wolf Bobcat Adventure is the first activity for Wolf Cub Scouts. It teaches them basic Scout rules by learning and saying the Scout Oath and Law. Scouts work together to make a set of rules for their group and share stories about doing their best. They also learn about being a leader in their group and practice Scout signs, salutes, and handshakes.

This adventure helps Scouts get to know each other and start their Scout year with fun. Parents also help out, especially with safety lessons at home, making sure Scouts are ready for a great year.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, and ideas for games and activities.

Bobcat Adventure Requirements

1. Get to know members of your den.
2. Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your den and den leader.  
3. Learn about the Scout Law. 
4. With your den create a den Code of Conduct. 
5. Demonstrate the Cub Scout sign, Cub Scout salute and Cub Scout handshake.  Show how each is used.  
6. Share with your den, or family, a time when you demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do Your Best.”  
7. At home, with your parent or legal guardian do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”

Council Fire Adventure

The Wolf Council Fire Adventure educates Wolf Cub Scouts on citizenship through engaging and practical activities. Scouts learn flag etiquette, explore qualities that make a good neighbor, and build models of their homes and community structures. They also create a complete model neighborhood, learning about urban planning and community interconnectivity. Additionally, the adventure includes a service project, reinforcing the importance of community service and active citizenship.

This adventure equips Scouts with an understanding of their role in the community, fostering a sense of responsibility, creativity, and pride in their contributions to society.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, flag ceremonies, model making suggestions, and ideas for service projects.

Council Fire Adventure Requirements

1. Learn how to properly care for and fold the United States flag. With your den or pack, participate in a flag ceremony.  
2. Identify three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor.  
3. Build a model of your home.
4. Using the same materials from requirement 3, create a model of a building in your community.
5. Using the models built, create a neighborhood.
6. Participate in a service project.  Explain how your volunteering is helpful to your neighborhood. 

Footsteps Adventure

The Wolf Footsteps Adventure encourages Wolf Cub Scouts to explore and respect their own and others’ faith traditions. Through discussing family beliefs, attending spiritual gatherings, and engaging in community service, Scouts deepen their understanding of reverence. They also explore ethical lessons through the story “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” emphasizing the importance of honesty.

This adventure promotes an appreciation for diverse religious expressions and also instills values such as kindness, respect, and integrity. Through practical activities and thoughtful discussions, Scouts learn to navigate the world with empathy and a deep respect for cultural and spiritual diversity.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, and ideas for activities

Footsteps Adventure Requirements

This Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR by completing a Religious Emblem of the Cub Scouts family’s choosing.

1. With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions.   Identify three holidays or celebrations that are part of your family’s faith traditions. Make a craft or work of art of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.
2. With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence.
3. Carry out an act of kindness.
4. Listen to or read Aesop’s fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” With your den or family discuss why being truthful is important.

Paws on the Path Adventure

The Wolf Paws on the Path Adventure equips Wolf Cub Scouts with essential skills for exploring the great outdoors. From packing the right essentials and using the buddy system to selecting appropriate clothing and practicing Leave No Trace principles, Scouts learn to prepare for and engage responsibly with nature. A nature walk allows them to observe and describe wildlife, reinforcing their learning and deepening their connection to the environment.

This adventure fosters a love for outdoor activities and a strong sense of environmental stewardship, ensuring Scouts understand their role in preserving natural spaces.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, background information, and ideas for activities.

Paws on the Path Adventure Requirements

1. Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials.  Show what you do with each item. 
2. Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors. Pick a buddy for your walk. 
3. Identify appropriate clothes and shoes for your walk outside.  Do your best to wear them on your walk. 
4. Learn about the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principle for Kids. 
5. Take a walk outside for at least 30 minutes to explore nature in your surroundings. Describe 4 different animals, domestic or wild, that you could see on your walk.   

Running with the Pack Adventure

The Wolf Running with the Pack Adventure guides Wolf Cub Scouts through a series of health-focused activities, teaching them about proper nutrition, physical fitness, oral hygiene, and health awareness. Scouts explore diverse foods, learn effective tooth brushing techniques, and participate in both vigorous and calming physical activities.

This approach not only enhances their understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle but also instills habits that promote long-term well-being. Through fun experiences, Scouts develop a basis for leading a healthy life and participating safely in other adventures.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, background information, and ideas for activities.

Running with the Pack Adventure Requirements

1. Sample 3 different foods that are naturally 3 different colors.  The food must be a protein, vegetable, fruit, dairy, or a grain.
2. Demonstrate the proper way to brush your teeth. 
3. Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least 1 other person that includes both stretching and moving. 
4. Be active for 10 minutes doing personal exercises. 
5. Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes. 

Safety in Numbers Adventure

The Safety in Numbers adventure teaches Wolf Cub Scouts important personal safety skills. Wolves start by watching the “Protect Yourself Rules” video to learn about safe and unsafe touches. They discuss these concepts to deepen their understanding.

They also explore the buddy system, practicing how to keep each other safe. Wolves also review safety rules for using playground equipment like swings, slides, and jungle gyms, and learn the proper ways to use them.

This adventure equips Wolves with vital skills to recognize unsafe situations and act safely, whether at play or in other aspects of daily life.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for games and activities, and links to the materials.

Safety in Numbers Adventure Requirements

1. With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Wolf rank.  
2. Discuss “safe touch” as seen in the Protect Yourself Rules video. 
3. Learn about the buddy system and demonstrate how it works.
4. Review common safety rules and demonstrate  the proper use of playground equipment.

Wolf Cub Scout Elective Adventures

‪A Wolf Goes Fishing Adventure

The A Wolf Goes Fishing adventure is designed for Wolf Cub Scouts to learn about fishing in a fun and safe way. Scouts explore different water types and the fish that live in them. They learn about various baits and practice casting a fishing rod. Safety rules are taught to ensure everyone has a safe experience.

The adventure ends with a fishing trip where Scouts apply their new skills with their den, pack, or family. This activity helps Scouts develop patience, teamwork, and an appreciation for nature, all while enjoying time outdoors and building lasting memories.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for games and activities, and other resources.

‪A Wolf Goes Fishing Adventure Requirements

1. Identify the type of water where you will be fishing and the types of fish live in the water. 
2. Learn about the different types of bait used to attract fish.
3. Demonstrate a proper cast for the pole you are using.  
4. Learn the rules of fishing safely. 
5. With you den, pack, or family, go fishing.

Adventures in Coins Adventure

The Wolf Adventures in Coins Adventure engages Wolf Cub Scouts in discovering the fascinating world of coins. Throughout this adventure, Scouts learn to identify coin parts, understand mint marks, and appreciate the craftsmanship of coin production. They also enjoy interactive coin games and create coin rubbings, which link artistic expression with historical learning.

This adventure teaches them about numismatics and enhances their observational skills. It’s a blend of education, fun, and creativity, tailored to spark a lasting interest in coin collecting and the stories coins tell.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, background information, and ideas for coin games.

Adventures in Coins Adventure Requirements

1. Identify different parts of a coin.
2. Find the mint mark on a coin and identify the mint facility where it was made and the year it was made.
3. Play a coin game.
4. Choose a coin that interests you and make a coin rubbing.  List information next to the coin detailing the pictures on it, the year it was made, and the mint where it was made.

Air of the Wolf Adventure

The Air of the Wolf Adventure engages Wolf Cub Scouts in learning the fundamentals of aerodynamics through practical, enjoyable activities. Scouts build and test various paper airplanes, observing how alterations in design affect flight capabilities. They record data, compare results, and apply their findings to further experiments. Scouts also construct a non-traditional flying object, challenging them to utilize their understanding of aerodynamics creatively.

This adventure promotes a deeper appreciation of engineering and physics, all while providing a fun, collaborative learning environment.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, background information, and ideas flying objects.

Air of the Wolf Adventure Requirements

1. Make  a paper airplane and fly it five times.  Record the flight distance and time.
2. Make a paper airplane of a different design and fly it five times.  Record the flight distance and time.
3. Compare and contrast the two paper airplanes by distance and flight times.  
4. Build a flying object that is not a paper airplane.

Champions for Nature Adventure

The Champions for Nature adventure teaches Wolves about caring for the environment. They learn the difference between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Wolves also explore the 3 R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle, learning practical ways to manage waste. They find out how recycling works in their community by visiting a recycling center or meeting a recycling expert. Finally, Wolves participate in a conservation project, such as planting trees or cleaning up a local park.

This adventure helps Wolves understand their impact on the environment and encourages them to take action to protect our natural resources.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, background information, and conservation project ideas.

Champions for Nature Adventure Requirements

1. Discover the difference between renewable natural resources and non-renewable natural resources. 
2. Learn about the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.  
3. Discover what happens to the recyclables in your community.  
4. Participate in a conservation project.

Code of the Wolf Adventure

The Code of the Wolf Adventure engages Wolf Cub Scouts in discovering the fascinating world of cryptography, geometry, and statistics. Through activities like creating secret codes, building and playing coded games, observing shapes in their environment, and analyzing color distribution, Scouts develop crucial skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis.

This adventure encourages practical application through interactive and fun experiences. It prepares Scouts for more advanced STEM learning, fostering curiosity and confidence.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, background information, and examples of codes and games.

Code of the Wolf Adventure Requirements

1. Create a secret code.  Send a message to a member of your den or family.  Have that person send a message back to you using the same secret code.  
2. Build and play a game that requires the use of codes or patterns.
3. Select a single shape.  Observe the environment around you.  Write down where you see that shape and how it is being used.
4. Using a package that contains a number of different colored items, discover the most common color. 

Computing Wolves Adventure

The Computing Wolves adventure teaches Wolf Cub Scouts about computers and safe technology use. Scouts learn the parts of a computer and their functions. They also discover how to responsibly recycle old electronics. With their parents, Scouts set up rules for safely using digital devices, like limiting screen time and choosing safe apps. They also create and share stories using digital applications.

This adventure helps Scouts understand technology’s role in daily life and the importance of using it responsibly. It combines learning with fun activities, making it an engaging way to explore the digital world.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for activities, and other resources.

Computing Wolves Adventure Requirements

1. Discover the basic components of a computer.
2. Determine how to properly dispose of computer components.
3. Using a digital device application of your choice, create a story that you can share with others. 
4. With your parent or legal guardian, set up a policy for safely using digital devices.

Cubs Who Care Adventure

The Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure educates Wolf Cub Scouts about disabilities through engaging and interactive activities. Scouts explore physical, visual, hearing, and hidden disabilities to understand the challenges associated with each. They participate in simulations that provide insights into living with these disabilities, fostering empathy and awareness. The adventure also emphasizes the importance of accessibility, inclusivity, and kindness in daily interactions and community settings.

By completing this adventure, Scouts develop compassionate perspectives and learn practical ways to support and include people with disabilities in their communities, promoting a more inclusive society.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for activities, and other resources.

Cubs Who Care Adventure Requirements

1. Explore what it is to have a physical disability.
2. Explore what it is to have a visual disability.
3. Explore what it is to have a hearing loss.
4. Explore barriers to getting around.
5. Explore what it is to have a hidden disability.

Digging in the Past Adventure

The Wolf Digging in the Past Adventure immerses Wolf Cub Scouts in the fascinating world of dinosaurs and paleontology. Through activities like playing dinosaur-themed games, creating imaginary dinosaurs, conducting simulated digs, and constructing fossil layers, Scouts explore ancient life and the processes that preserve it in fossils.

This adventure enhances their understanding of natural history and scientific methods, fostering curiosity and respect for Earth’s geological past. Engaging and educational, it equips Scouts with knowledge and skills that spark a lifelong interest in science, encouraging them to keep digging for answers about our world’s ancient mysteries.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, instructions for dinosaur digs, and other resources.

Digging in the Past Adventure Requirements

1. Play a dinosaur game that shows what you know about them. 
2. Create  an imaginary dinosaur using supplies you have at home or with your den.  Share with your den or family its name, what it eats, its size, and where it lives. 
3. Be a paleontologist and dig through a dinosaur dig. 
4. Build a fossil layer.

Finding Your Way Adventure

The Wolf Finding Your Way Adventure teaches essential navigation skills through engaging activities that involve maps and compasses. Wolf Cub Scouts learn to locate their homes on a map, draw navigational routes, and use a compass to find directions. These skills are applied in practical scenarios like treasure hunts and orienteering, enhancing their understanding and confidence.

By integrating traditional navigation tools with modern activities, this adventure prepares Scouts for outdoor activities and everyday challenges, promoting a sense of independence and fostering critical thinking skills necessary for successful navigation in diverse environments.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, creative ideas for activities, and other resources.

Finding Your Way Adventure Requirements

1. Using a map, locate where you live.
2. Draw a map for a friend to locate your home or school.  Create a key for the map.
3. Find the directions north, east, south, and west and the compass rose on a map.  
4. Find the directions north, east, south, and west using a compass.
5. Practice using both a map and a compass.

Germs Alive! Adventure

The Wolf Germs Alive! Adventure educates Wolf Cub Scouts about germs, hygiene, and health through practical, hands-on activities. Scouts learn the correct way to wash hands, the dynamics of germ transmission, and the biological purpose of sneezing and mucus. They also conduct experiments to grow mold cultures, enhancing their understanding of how microbes thrive.

This adventure not only teaches Scouts about the unseen world of germs but also stresses the importance of cleanliness and good health practices. By participating, Scouts develop a foundation for responsible health habits that can help prevent illnesses in themselves and their communities.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, instructions for activities, and other resources.

Germs Alive! Adventure Requirements

1. Wash your hands while singing the “Happy Birthday” song.
2. Play Germ Magnet with our den or your family.  Wash your hands afterward.
3. Conduct the sneeze demonstration.
4. Conduct the mucus demonstration.
5. Grow a mold culture.  Show what formed at a den or pack meeting.

Let’s Camp Adventure

The Wolf Let’s Camp Adventure is a fun and educational experience for Wolf Cub Scouts. It teaches them basic outdoor skills and safety. Scouts learn the buddy system, the Cub Scout Six Essentials needed for every trip, and additional personal items to bring on a campout. They also learn practical camping skills like setting up a tent and cooking outdoors.

The adventure ends with a campout with their pack or at a Scout event, where they can practice these new skills and enjoy spending time in nature with their friends.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for activities, and a suggested packing list.

Let’s Camp Adventure Requirements

1. Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.
2. Know the Cub Scout Six Essentials.
3. In addition to your Cub Scout Six Essentials, list the personal items you need for your campout.  
4. Learn a camping skill.
5. Attend a Council or District Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your Pack.

Paws for Water Adventure

The Wolf Paws for Water Adventure is a fun and educational experience for Wolf Scouts. In this adventure, Wolves learn vital swimming safety rules and practice entering and exiting the water safely. They use the buddy system to swim for 30 minutes, enhancing both safety and teamwork. Wolves try different swimming strokes, including the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, to improve their swimming techniques. They also learn to jump safely into deeper water.

This adventure helps Wolves gain confidence and skills in the water, promoting both personal fitness and safety.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for water activities, and resources about safety.

Paws for Water Adventure Requirements

This Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR passing the BSA Swimmer Test OR taking swimming lessons.

1. Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow.  
2. Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly.
3. Using  the buddy system and staying within your ability group, go swimming with your den or family for 30 minutes. 
4. Jump feet first into water that is chest high or deeper.  
5. Attempt at least one swimming stroke: front crawl, restful backstroke, or breaststroke.
6. Demonstrate how to exit properly from the swimming area.

Paws of Skill Adventure

The Wolf Paws of Skill Adventure teaches Wolf Cub Scouts about sportsmanship and teamwork through engaging activities. Wolves discuss what it means to be a good sport, learn and play a team sport, and watch a sporting event to see teamwork in action.

This adventure helps Scouts develop respect, fairness, and cooperation. It’s a fun way for Scouts to learn important values and skills that will help them throughout their lives.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, and suggestions for sports and sporting events.

Paws of Skill Adventure Requirements

1. With your den, discuss sportsmanship and what it means to be a good sport.  Make the connection between sportsmanship and the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. 
2. Learn the rules of a team sport that you can play with your den, pack, family, or friends.  After learning the rules, play the game for 30 minutes. 
3. Visit or watch a team sporting event with your family or den.  Look for ways the team works together and share with your family or den. 

Pedal with the Pack Adventure

The Wolf Pedal with the Pack adventure teaches Wolf Scouts how to bike safely. Scouts learn to wear helmets correctly and choose the right clothes for cycling. They explore different types of bikes and understand where to ride them. The adventure includes practicing how to start and stop a bike and use hand signals. Finally, Wolves take a group bike ride using the buddy system.

This experience helps Scouts build confidence, learn safety skills, and understand the importance of teamwork while enjoying biking.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, ideas for activities, and other resources.

Pedal with the Pack Adventure Requirements

1. Show how to properly wear a bicycle helmet. Show you can take off and put on without help.
2. Decide what you should wear when riding a bike.
3. Learn about different types of bikes and when/where you might ride these different types.
4. Demonstrate you can start and stop your bicycle without help.
5. Demonstrate proper hand signals. 
6. With your den, pack, or family, follow the buddy system and take a bike ride. 

Race Time Adventure

The Wolf Race Time Adventure involves building and racing a vehicle, either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat. Scouts work with adults to create their vehicles and learn the rules of the race. They also discuss how to show good sportsmanship, like being fair and polite. The adventure ends with a race, where participation and having fun are more important than winning.

This adventure teaches Scouts about teamwork, engineering basics, and respecting others, making it a fun and educational experience.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, the race rules, and tips for speed.

Race Time Adventure Requirements

1. With an adult, build either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat.
2. Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.
3. Identify how you could increase the speed of your chosen vehicle.
4. Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.
5. Participate in a Pinewood Derby or a Raingutter Regatta.

Spirit of the Water Adventure

The Wolf Spirit of the Water Adventure educates Wolf Cub Scouts about water conservation, pollution, and treatment. It involves activities like identifying water sources, discussing pollution, and learning water-saving techniques. The adventure also encourages visits to water treatment facilities to understand how tap water is purified.

Through hands-on activities and discussions, Cub Scouts gain a better appreciation and responsibility towards water conservation, helping them become proactive members of their communities. This adventure is educational and fun, fostering a lifelong respect for water resources.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, and background information.

Spirit of the Water Adventure Requirements

1. Discover where the water in your home comes from.
2. Discuss  how water can become polluted.  
3. Share some ways you can conserve water in your home. 
4. Discover how water in your community is treated to become safe to drink.

Summertime Fun Adventure

Wolf Cub Scouts can participate in the Summertime Fun Adventure. They need to be involved in three Cub Scout activities over the summer. These activities can include meetings, camps, or fun events with other Scouts. After completing these activities, Wolves earn a belt loop. This shows they kept up with Scouting and enjoyed their summer with friends and family.

See more information about this adventure here, including printable requirements, check off sheets, and ideas for summertime activities.

Summertime Fun Adventure Requirements

1. Anytime during May through August participate in a total of 3 Cub Scout activities. 

Archery Adventure Requirements

Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.

1. Identify and wear the appropriate safety gear.
2. Demonstrate the archery range safety rules and whistle commands.
3. Demonstrate proper range commands.
4. Identify the main parts of your shooting equipment and how to properly use them.
5. Demonstrate proper stance and shooting techniques.
6. Shoot 5 arrows at your target. Repeat and do your best to improve your score. Shoot at least 10 arrows.
7. Demonstrate how to safely retrieve your arrows.

BB Guns Adventure Requirements

Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.

1. Identify and wear the appropriate safety gear.
2. Recite the four safety reminders.
3. Demonstrate proper range commands.
4. Show how to use the safety mechanism.
5. Demonstrate how to properly load, fire, and secure your BB gun.
6. Demonstrate one of the positions for shooting a BB gun.
7. Fire 5 BBs at the target and score your target. Repeat twice and do your best to improve your score. Fire at least 15 BBs.
8. Demonstrate how to put away and properly store your BB gun and shooting equipment after use.

Slingshot Adventure Requirements

Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.

1. Identify and wear the appropriate safety gear.
2. Recite the safety rules for using a slingshot.
3. Demonstrate proper range commands.
4. Explore the parts of a slingshot and their usage.
5. Discover the types of ammunition that may be used and types that may not be used.
6. Shoot 5 shots at a target. Repeat and do your best to improve your score. Shoot at least 10 shots.
7. Demonstrate how to put away and properly store your slingshot and shooting equipment after use.

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